November 22, 2022
Muriel Adkins, 75; of Fulton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her son’s home in Oswego, NY.
Muriel was born in Fulton, NY to the late Harrison and Lena (Procopio) VanDeWater. She remained a lifetime resident of Fulton. Mrs. Adkins retired from Nestles Co., Fulton after working for 30+ years as an Administrative Assistant with the Quality Assurance Labs. Muriel’s first love was her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking Italian cookies she would share with them, and she also was their number one fan at all of their sports games and extracurricular activities. Muriel also enjoyed gardening. Through the years, she became very involved with the Caring and Sharing Breast Cancer Support Groups. Having fought cancer herself, Muriel would also give back to those enduring this disease by donating hats she lovingly made for the Pediatric Cancer Clinic.
She was pre-deceased by her husband of 43 years: Arthur Adkins in 2020.
Muriel is survived by her 2 sons and daughters-in-laws: Christopher and Nicole Adkins of Fulton, and Jeffrey and Meegan Adkins of Oswego, her sister and brother-in-law: Barbara and Steven Scout of Fulton and her beloved grandchildren: Spencer, Nina, Moira, Lucy, Ella and several nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her devoted and eccentric cat: Bella.
The Funeral Service will begin with prayers at 9:30 AM Monday in the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., and at 10:00 AM at Holy Trinity Parish, Fulton where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Joseph Scardella.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Fulton.
Calling Hours will be conducted 1:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday at the Sugar Funeral Home Inc., 224 W. 2nd St., Fulton.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made in Muriel’s honor to Susan G. Komen for the Cure: 13770 Noel Rd. Suite 801889; Dallas, TX 75380 or http:/www.komen.org
she was a real sweet lady,,i enjoyed working for her..rest in Pease muriel… love sue
I was saddened to read of Muriel’s passing. We worked together at Nestle back in the 1970s. Lots of fun times together, including our European “adventure” in 1975. I have not seen her in many years, but know I will miss her forever. Sincere sympathies to her family & friends.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother who I had the pleasure of meeting when she and your Dad were researching family history in Lennox and Addington Counties in Ont. Canada. I am a distant cousin VanDeWater/Tallen) and we were joined by another cousin Richard Leonard for lunch in Napanee.
What a wonderful surprise to get to know your parents and to exchange pages of info. Your mom and I kept in fairly good contact since our visit about 12 yrs ago. We had lovely talking visits. Indeed I am sorry for your loss.
I have known Muriel a very long time. I first met her in 1995 when she became a facilitator for the caring n Sharing breast cancer support group. Great person and always helping people in need. So very sorry about her passing. Prayers to all the family in hopes that your grief will ease.
I am so sorry to read about Muriel’s passing. She was a good friend and co worker when I lived in Fulton. My heart goes out to her family. RIP Muriel